Retro Patterned Armchair
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Retro Patterned Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Velvet, Beech
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Polyester, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Fabric
Late 20th Century Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century English Retro Patterned Armchair
Wood
Late 20th Century French Country Retro Patterned Armchair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Silk
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Late 20th Century Bohemian Retro Patterned Armchair
Wicker, Rattan
1950s French Louis XV Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Rosewood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Retro Patterned Armchair
Leather, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Sycamore
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Retro Patterned Armchair
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s French Brutalist Retro Patterned Armchair
Concrete
1970s French Brutalist Retro Patterned Armchair
Concrete
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Teak
1990s Italian Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Steel
1980s French Provincial Retro Patterned Armchair
Cotton
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s French Space Age Retro Patterned Armchair
Velvet
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chippendale Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Rosewood, Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Teak
1970s Retro Patterned Armchair
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Ash
1950s Spanish Space Age Retro Patterned Armchair
Iron
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Leather, Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Beech, Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Oak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Faux Leather, Wenge
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Patterned Armchair
Bamboo, Upholstery
1950s Italian Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric
1960s Neoclassical Retro Patterned Armchair
Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Retro Patterned Armchair
Mid-20th Century Czech Retro Patterned Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Chinese Retro Patterned Armchair
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Satin
1950s French Retro Patterned Armchair
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patterned Armchair
Bouclé, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Retro Patterned Armchair
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Retro Patterned Armchair
Brass
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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